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Overview |
Longy | Union College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Longy | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Longy | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longy | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 56% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Longy | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Union College?
- Union College is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Union College than Longy School of Music ($63,603.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than Union College ($30,524 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 31.4% lower than costs at Union College ($12,000 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Longy School of Music ($37,530 vs. $31,776)
Longy vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Longy .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Union College (46.5%)
Longy vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy or Union College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Union College and Longy.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Longy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longy students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/